{"id":210695,"date":"2012-04-20T23:21:35","date_gmt":"2012-04-21T04:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nicekicks.com\/?p=210695"},"modified":"2018-05-12T19:45:39","modified_gmt":"2018-05-12T23:45:39","slug":"knight-shining-armour-1-1-brandon-jennings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/knight-shining-armour-1-1-brandon-jennings\/","title":{"rendered":"A Knight in Shining Armour: 1 on 1 with Brandon Jennings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brandon Jennings<\/strong> does things his<\/em> way, and he doesn’t care about the trendy things that most people flock to. You’ve seen the unique, throwback haircuts he rocks on a consistent basis, and if you’re not familiar with his journey to the NBA, just know that it was unconventional to say the least. How about signing to Under Armour as a basketball athlete? The Compton native is the proud face of the Under Armour<\/strong> basketball division in addition to being the heart and soul of the Milwaukee Bucks. We recently caught up with Brandon Jennings to discuss details of his two signature shoes, his undeniable love for Compton and his commitment to Under Armour. He also touched on his summer internship with Under Armour and reminisced on his memorable ?Double Nickel? game. Check out our?A Knight in Shining Armour: 1 on 1 with Brandon Jennings<\/em><\/strong> interview with Brandon Jennings below.<\/p>\n

Brandon Jennings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Snkrs Day: How involved are you in the design process of your signature Under Armour shoes?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brandon Jennings: I?m very involved in the design process of my shoes. I?m fortunate to work with a company like Under Armour that trusts my vision, my sense of style and gives me that creative control. I try to come up with something different and something fresh that I know I would like to wear. Also, I want it to be something that the kids will love too.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Low top sneakers are very common in today’s basketball game. Did the influx of low-cut basketball shoes motivate you to also try a lower cut model?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brandon Jennings: Low-top sneakers are the new generation of basketball shoes. It?s not something I?ve always thought about wanting to play in, but it?s just a trendy thing, and I like the way they feel. Everyone is rocking low cuts these days.<\/p>\n

Under Armour Micro G Bloodline "Compton"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Snkrs Day: What are some of the most noticeable differences in playing in your first signature Under Armour Black Ice shoe and this season’s Micro G Bloodline?
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Brandon Jennings: Bloodlines are really more of an ankle-cut shoe, and the Black Ice was cut a little different to look like the Gumby. From a performance standpoint, we really took our time with the design and function of both shoes and wanted to make sure we did things right. They?re both great shoes that have totally different looks.<\/p>\n

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Snkrs Day: Under Armour re-released the “Double Nickel” Black Ice in November of 2011 to commemorate your career high 55-point game. What is your most vivid memory of that game?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brandon Jennings: My most vivid memory of my 55-point game was not one specific play but rather the fact that I did not score in the first quarter and scored 29 points in the third quarter alone.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Besides the Bloodline, name another current Under Armour performance basketball shoe you enjoy playing in?
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Brandon Jennings: I used to enjoy playing in the Micro G Jukes but now, other than the Bloodline, I like to wear the Black Ice, my first signature shoe. I switch it up a lot, but I like to play in a new pair of shoes every game. I like to make sure the color goes with what jerseys we are wearing that night.<\/p>\n

Brandon Jennings sporting the Under Armour Prototype 2 "Double Nickel"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Photo credit to John Walder<\/em><\/p>\n

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A close-up look at the "Compton" Under Armour Micro G Bloodline's graphic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Snkrs Day: Does the custom graphic on the “Compton” Bloodline mean anything specific?
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The custom graphic on the ?Compton? Bloodlines is a bandana. It doesn?t mean anything specific, but I just like the way that design looks on the shoe. The shoe itself represents my hometown and the hard work it took to get to where I am today.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: What were your go-to shoes on and off the court while growing up in Compton?
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Brandon Jennings: Growing up, the only shoes I ever wore were the Reebok AIs. AIlen Iverson was my favorite player, and his shoes were the only ones I played in.<\/p>\n

Compton's Rowley Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Snkrs Day: What did it personally mean to you to give back to your hometown by refurbishing Compton’s Rowley Park?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brandon Jennings: There is no greater feeling than to be able to give back to the city that raised you, and the city you grew up in. It is something that I always wanted to do. I knew for a while that I wanted to refurbish the Gardena basketball court and the Double Rock Learning Center, the pre-school I went to in Compton. To be able to do both of those things and do them during All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles seemed like the perfect time and place to do it. I don?t think you should ever forget where you came from, and you should always do what you can to give back.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: In your opinion, who is the best basketball player from Compton not named Brandon Jennings?
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Brandon Jennings: There are a lot of good guys to come out of Compton, but right now, I think one of the best players to come out of Compton is Kenny Brunner. He was just an all-around beast. He had the speed and quickness to get to the basket, he could score, lock up opposing point guards, shoot, defend, pass – basically, every thing you could want in a point guard. He is definitely one of the best players to ever come out of Compton.<\/p>\n

Under Armour Micro G Bloodline "Rowley Park"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Snkrs Day: How does it feel to be the face of the up-and-coming basketball sector of Under Armour?
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Brandon Jennings: It feels great to be the face of the basketball division for Under Armour. It?s a blessing. I?ve always been a trendsetter, and I like to do things a little different. When I was given the opportunity to be the first NBA player to sign with Under Armour, I couldn?t pass that up. It?s an honor to be part of something from the beginning and watch it grow into something great.<\/p>\n

Brandon Jennings posing with a fan at an Under Armour presentation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Snkrs Day: Did you have any influence on the signings of fellow brand members Kemba Walker, Derrick Williams and others to Under Armour?
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Brandon Jennings: I have a close relationship with Under Armour and talk to them about a lot of different aspects of the business. I had an internship there over the summer and they allowed me to be part of their conversations about athletes, marketing and design. Kemba and Derrick are both good guys and have potential to make an impact in the league. I?m happy they joined the Under Armour family, and we are growing. We now have five NBA athletes.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: What was the most enjoyable part of your internship with Under Armour?
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Brandon Jennings: I loved everything about my internship with Under Armour. I had an office that overlooked the city and got to be involved in the design and creative process of different shoes – not just basketball shoes. I gave them some ideas that I had and hopefully they?ll use them for new running shoes. The Under Armour building also has a basketball court and a complete gym, so I got to work out every day to make sure I was ready when the season started. I had a great time interning there.<\/p>\n

Brandon Jennings at his Under Armour summer internship program<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Snkrs Day: During the off-season, you also spent a lot of time playing basketball in New York and Baltimore. How are the basketball scenes there unlike any others you’ve seen in different regions, including the West Coast?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brandon Jennings: The game is always played the same way. It doesn?t matter whether you are. You could be in NY, Baltimore or Compton, but the game doesn?t change. Playing on the East Coast raises your level of competition though. Guys are always going to come after you, but on the East Coast those guys feel like they have something more to prove. They want to see if they can compete against you. It’s all fun to me though. I enjoy it all.<\/p>\n

Brandon Jennings playing summer basketball with Under Armour brand members Greivis Vasquez and Kemba Walker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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